Category: Periodontal Disease

Managing Gum Disease To Prevent Tooth Loss

If you have problems with periodontal disease that you are not managing, you can experience serious complications. One issue, tooth loss, can negatively impact your appearance as well as your oral health, leaving you self-conscious about your smile and unable to maintain a natural, comfortable bite movement. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we… Read more »

Benefits Of Daily Care With Perio Protect

Your daily smile care routine is an important line of defense that will help you control your risks for problems with tooth decay as well as gum disease. You may not realize just how important preventive care is when it comes to maintaining your gums. Without proper prevention, you can experience issues with gingivitis that… Read more »

Encouraging Natural Periodontal Tissue Recovery

Tissue damage is not the only issue that you have to worry about when you have periodontal disease. However, it is a definite concern, one that you should discuss with a specialist. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can actually help you manage this problem with a treatment that encourages natural growth and… Read more »

Look Out For Early Warnings About Gum Disease

At a routine dental visit, you can receive a timely warning about symptoms of gingivitis, and you can deal with an infection before it causes worrying complications. You should know that you are also able to observe signs of poor periodontal health between appointments. If you grow concerned about the signs of trouble that you… Read more »

Carefully Removing Bacteria And Diseased Gums

If you have unresolved issues with periodontal disease, the impact it has on your health can go beyond your mouth. Problems with bacteria that gather and move through your bloodstream can affect other areas, affecting your risk for heart disease and other issues. You can also have a more difficult time managing any other conditions… Read more »

Using Sedation During Periodontal Services

How comfortable do you feel when you are in the dentist’s chair? While many people have no problem with a routine visit, they may be less eager to go in for treatment to address a problem. For some individuals, even a regular preventive appointment can be stressful. Dental anxiety is a real issue, one that… Read more »

Diagnosing And Treating Periodontal Disease

The first step in treating periodontal disease is determining what condition your gums are currently in, and seeing what kind of services might be right for you. If it is not managed at all, a problem with periodontal disease can become serious. In time, gingivitis can lead to problems with an advanced infection that include… Read more »

Combating Gum Disease With Ozone Therapy

It is important that you take problems with gum disease seriously. In time, an infection can take a serious toll on your well-being. In addition to interfering with your ability to manage your general health, the problem can cause tissue damage that leads to tooth loss. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can… Read more »

Reasons To Worry About Periodontal Disease

When gingivitis is addressed in a timely manner, you can avoid potential complications that can affect your periodontal health and general well-being. Unfortunately, not everyone receives treatment in time, and that can lead to worrying complications. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can help you manage problems with periodontal disease. After a diagnostic… Read more »

When Gingivitis Goes Untreated

Are you putting your oral health at risk without realizing it? If you do not take signs of poor periodontal health seriously, you can leave yourself open to a worsening infection that will become difficult to treat, one that can raise your risk for tooth loss and even interfere with your management of your general… Read more »